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Traffic safety experts say speeding continues to plague our nation's roads. Car accidents caused by speeding have become a common cause of traffic fatalities nationwide and throughout South Carolina, especially during the pandemic, according to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). “The empty roads probably tempted pandemic-stressed drivers to...

Pedestrian accident fatalities in South Carolina were the highest per capita of any state in the country last year, continuing a disturbing trend of record-high pedestrian deaths in the state. That's according to a recent study by the Governor's Highway Safety Administration (GHSA). "Any time we have a high number of fatalities which unfortunately we...

Take your shoulder pain seriously and see a doctor right away Shoulder pain after a car accident is common and may indicate a serious underlying injury. You may be experiencing delayed, stabbing, throbbing, intense pressure, or tingling pain in your shoulder. When left untreated, shoulder pain can limit movements, and become long-term, or chronic. It...

Drivers need to pay attention to avoid causing car accidents Safe driving requires the full attention of the driver, but distracted driving is the cause of many car accidents in Lexington, Columbia, and throughout South Carolina. Victims are left with serious and sometimes fatal injuries. But despite laws against many types of distracted driving, it...

The Palmetto State has the highest car accident death rate in the nation South Carolina drivers recently received the dubious distinction of being ranked the 3rd “worst drivers” in the country, according to a nationwide study conducted by Car Insurance Comparison. In particular, the car accident death rate for South Carolina was 1.73 deaths per...

Nobody expects to be involved in a collision when they are out driving. But a car accident can happen at any time on I-20, U.S. 1, a county road or a neighborhood street. Negligent drivers cause crashes that leave people with serious injuries. And sometimes those injuries are fatal. A major factor in the number...

A Lexington, SC car accident lawyer provides the details Speed is a major factor in whether a car accident causes serious injuries or worse. In South Carolina, speeding is a common factor in fatal crashes. Over the last 10 years, speeding was a factor in almost 40% of fatal South Carolina car accidents, according to...

A car accident lawyer in Lexington, SC discusses the dangers of drunk driving By now, you've probably heard of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public safety campaign Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. This highly visible awareness program highlights the dangers of drunk driving, which is something that has been publicized for years. Yet despite...

Helpful tips from a car accident lawyer in Lexington, SC If you ever plan to work for a food delivery service such as DoorDash, GrubHub, or Uber Eats, you need to make sure you inform your insurance company first. Otherwise,  you may not be able to recover the loss of your own vehicle if you...

Accident attorneys explain what you need to know to stay safe on the road Several people were recently injured in a 13-vehicle accident during the morning rush hour on Interstate 20 near Columbia, South Carolina, according to The State. The recent highway accident illustrates just how dangerous highways can be for many motorists, according to...